Trying to decide what to be for Halloween? This year’s best Halloween costumes take their cues from what’s hot in movies, TV and pop culture. Get the top Pop culture Halloween costumes for 2011. You’ll be a big hit at any Halloween party in these costumes. No matter what you’re into, there’s lots to choose from. Let’s see what made a splash this year.
2011 Halloween Costume Ideas
Want a unique Halloween costume? Get an officially licensed Angry Birds costume (in stock here), based on your favorite iPhone game. Use the pillow pouch to add stuffing and make it three-dimensional.
Now that the final Harry Potter movie is in the history books, this might be the last Halloween that Harry Potter costumes are super hot. For wizarding fun for men and women, check out our Harry Potter Costumes for Adults. Don’t let kids and teens have all the fun. Get in on the magic yourself. And you don’t have to settle for dressing as Harry or Hermione (though there’s nothing wrong with that). Be Luna Lovegood for Halloween — or even Moaning Myrtle. We’ve got lots of ideas for you.
Lady Gaga Costumes
Pop star costumes were popular last year and will continue to be hot in 2011. Lady Gaga costumes were quite popular last year, and with her new album out, Gaga is destined to be the most-copied celebrity this year as well. With her eccentric and ever-changing fashion tastes, it’s fun to dress up like Lady Gaga for Halloween.
You can choose a “Born this Way” costume, featuring Lady Gaga’s tuxedo with pointy shoulders and ponytail wig, or her “Judas” costume with the blonde wig and red bandana. Or you can wear her 2011 Grammy performance costume, or her American Idol performance costume, her black, one-shoulder star dress.
Katy Perry Costume
If you struggled to put together your own Katy Perry costume last year, you’ll be glad to know that this Halloween you can buy the complete Katy Perry California Gurls costume from the video, complete with the Daisy Dukes and (cupcake bra) bikini on top. Feel “fine, fresh, fierce” and sexy on Halloween.
Rihanna Costume
New for this year, get sexy Rihanna costumes. You can wear the bodysuit from her “Last Girl on Earth” tour, or her classic “Umbrella” ruffle skirt costume. Get a black bob or pixie wig, carry a microphone prop, and you’re ready to rock the party.
With a little creativity, you could also easily put together a Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, or Shakira costume of your own.
Glee costumes are hot, and a Cheerios costume with a ponytail is an easy look to put together. For a guys’ Glee costume, check out the Dalton Academy Warblers costume.
The first lady is always a popular costume choice for women. You can get a Michelle Obama mask or wig at BuyCostumes.com, and just add your own sleveless sheath dress. For something funnier from the political world, create your own Sarah Palin costume or Michele Bachmann costume. You might need a wig to get the voluminous effect of Michele Bachmann’s hair, but other than that, both of these costumes can likely be put together from clothes and props you already own.
Pirate costumes are hot this Halloween on the heels of Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides this past summer. Take your pick of Captain Jack Sparrow, Angelica, a Sexy Piratess, or anything with a pirate theme.
Steampunk (Victorian fashion with a futuristic Sci-Fi twist) is a hot costume theme this year, too. Fans of the Steampunk literary subgenre will find lots of costumes to choose from this year.
Vampire costumes are always hot. While men’s vampire costumes tend to be of the Dracula/Victorian variety, ladies have a wide variety of choices. You can go with a gothic vampiress or sexy vampire, Steampunk vampire costume, or even a Jane’s hodded Volturi costume from the Twilight movies. Just add red contact lenses!
Another popular costume idea for women in 2011 is Black Swan, based on the film. Add a tiara and the winged eye makeup, and you’re ready to glide gracefully through Halloween.
Want a funny Pop culture costume? How about Toddlers & Tiaras? Wear a frilly dress, buy or make yourself a sash, wear a tiara, and put on waaaay to much makeup. A buddy could pair up with you as your “pageant mom.”
Will and Kate Halloween Costume for Couples
Need a couples’ costume? Greet your royal subjects when you dress up as Prince William and Kate Middleton for Halloween. Guys can wear Prince Williams royal wedding costume with the Irish Guard jacket and striped pants he wore at the Royal Wedding.
Ladies can wear a replica of Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, with the lace overlay on the bodice and sleeves, and her tiara with attached veil. This costume will be a huge hit, but don’t blame us if people want to stop and take pictures of you — the paparazzi come with the royal title.
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2011 Men’s Halloween Costume Ideas
Pop culture is still a major influence on Halloween costumes this year. US Weekly/TMZ regulars make great costume ideas, and few people spent more time in the spotlight this year than Charlie Sheen. Check out this assortment of Charlie Sheen costumes, with a mask, a t-shirt with his face and famous quotes on it, and a “Winning” hat. For a group costume, get two “goddesses” to accompany you.
For another Charlie Sheen look, get the Two and a Half Men Charlie Sheen bowling shirt and add dark sunglasses. (Costume shirt is One Size Fits All.)
Where Can I Buy a Wilfred Costume?
From the world of television, another popular choice this year is a Wilfred costume, from the hit FX show. You won’t find Wilfred dog costumes in stores, so if you really want one, be sure to get yours here.
Guys can also dress as Rick Grimes leading the zombie apocalypse survivors from AMC’s The Walking Dead.
Superheroes and action movie characters popular with ‘boys’ of all ages. Transformers, Captain America and Thor costumes for men will be a big hit this Halloween.
In the world of politics, the story of the year was definitely Weinergate. For big laughs, get yourself an Anthony Weiner Halloween costume.
Don’t forget shirtless New York Senator Chris Lee and his photo scandal earlier this year. Either go shirtless or get yourself a muscleman top. (BuyCostumes has one). Carry a camera phone and point it at yourself while striking a pose.
From the world stage, we have a Muammar Gaddafi costume, and a funny Osama Bin Laden costume that depicts his capture.
2011 Halloween Costumes for Boys
Superheroes and action heroes are everywhere this year. Boys (and girls) young and old can dress up as Thor, Captain America, Green Lantern, Green Hornet, X-Men, or Transformers, and fight the forces of evil.
Stars Wars costumes are as popular as ever, and they’re not just for Sci-Fi nerds. Choose from Anakin Skywalker, Padme Amidala, and Clone Trooper costumes for kids and adults, or get classic Star Wars costumes like Jedi robes, Storm Troopers, Princess Leia, Boba Fett, Chewbacca, Obi Wan, Luke Skywalker, and of course, Darth Vader. For the little ones, here’s an adorable baby Yoda costume for infants and toddlers.
Looking ahead, there are some other characters coming out this Fall that would make great 2011 Halloween costumes. Choose your costume from The Muppets movie, the Puss in Boots movie, Pan Am, the new Charlie’s Angels, or The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt. 1.
